Tesla Model S: Antenna - RF Filter - RH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the RH liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
- Remove the screw that secures the RF filter to the liftgate
(torque 1 Nm).
- Remove the RF filter from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Replace the adhesive strip if necessary.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Apply contact adhesive to mating faces if
bond has been broken.
Antenna - AM/FM/RKE (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove liftgate glass (refer to procedure)
- AM antenna is part of liftgate glass, if elements are damaged
renew liftgate glazing.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Antenna - FM2 and Defrost Grid (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove liftgate glass (refer to procedure)
- DAB and defrost grid are part of liftgate glass, if elements are
damaged renew liftgate glazing.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Antenna - DAB (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove liftgate glass (refer to procedure)
- DAB and defrost grid are part of liftgate glass, if elements are
damaged renew liftgate glazing.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
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Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
Re
Note: This procedure is for vehicles with panoramic roofs
built after December 23, 2014. On older vehicles, the satellite
radio antenna is located under the liftgate glass (refer to
proced
Removal
Release the front of the exterior overhead console and pull
downward.
Caution: Do not damage the harness connections on the
inside of the overhead console.
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Note: The GSM antenna is a component within the door
mirror assembly. If the GSM antenna develops a fault, the whole
mirror assembly must be replaced.
Removal
Remove the door mirror assembly (refer to procedure).
Remove the door mirror
Removal
Remove the ankle catcher (refer to procedure).
Remove the LH and RH condenser ducts (refer to procedure).
Remove the plastic rivets (x3) that secure the center louver
assembly.
Note: The following image shows the center
louver assembly from the rear.